Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman has a 72 - 19 percent lead over his Republican
challenger, Waterbury Mayor Philip Giordano, among likely voters, according to a
Quinnipiac University Poll released today.

Connecticut registered voters split 45 - 46 percent on whether they approve or
disapprove of Sen. Lieberman running for reelection at the same time he is running for Vice
President on the Democratic ticket.

If Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal became the Democratic Senate
candidate, he would top Giordano 64 - 19 percent among likely voters.

"Sen. Lieberman has broken all the job approval ratings records. He is the first
elected official in Quinnipiac University's polls of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut to
hit the 80 percent job approval mark," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas
Schwartz..

"Even with the dual candidacy issue, Mayor Giordano hasn't been able to make a dent
in the huge Lieberman lead. Connecticut voters are divided over whether Lieberman should
be running for both offices at the same time, but if he does, Connecticut voters will support
him on election day."

"If Lieberman drops out of the Senate race, the Democrats will have no trouble
finding a viable candidate: Attorney General Blumenthal would easily defeat Giordano, if he
were the Democrat's choice to replace Lieberman," Schwartz added.

Lieberman has a 68 - 9 percent favorability rating, with 16 percent mixed and 7
percent saying they haven't heard enough to form an opinion.

Blumenthal's favorability is 55 - 7 percent, with 15 percent mixed and 22 percent
saying they haven't heard enough to form an opinion.

Giordano has a negative 6 - 13 percent favorability, with 10 percent mixed and 68
percent saying they haven't heard enough to form an opinion.

By a 67 - 21 percent margin, voters approve of the job John Rowland is doing as
Governor.

Sen. Christopher Dodd gets a 66 - 20 percent approval rating.

From September 13 - 18, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,154 Connecticut
registered voters, with a margin of error of +/- 2.9 percent, including 939 likely voters
with a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percent.

The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New
Jersey and Connecticut as a public service and for research.
For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu

1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way John Rowland is handling his
job as Governor of Connecticut?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Approve 67% 84% 50% 69% 70% 64%

Disapprove 21 6 37 18 20 22

DK/NA 13 11 13 13 11 14

3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Joseph Lieberman is handling
his job as United States Senator?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Approve 80% 68% 88% 82% 76% 83%

Disapprove 14 26 6 12 17 10

DK/NA 6 6 5 6 7 6

4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Christopher Dodd is handling
his job as United States Senator?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Approve 66% 46% 83% 66% 65% 67%

Disapprove 20 37 7 19 24 16

DK/NA 14 16 10 15 11 17

6. How much attention have you been paying to the election campaign for
United States Senator from Connecticut -- a lot, some, only a little, or
none at all?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

A lot 23% 26% 25% 21% 21% 25%

Some 34 29 38 35 34 33

Only a little 31 33 26 33 32 30

None at all 12 12 11 11 12 12

DK/NA - - - - - -

7. Is your opinion of United States Senator Joseph Lieberman favorable,
unfavorable, mixed, or Hvn't you heard enough about him?

9a. If the election for United States Senator from Connecticut this November
were being held today and the candidates were Joseph Lieberman the Democrat
and Philip Giordano the Republican, for whom would you vote?

9b. If the election for United States Senator from Connecticut this November
were being held today and the candidates were Joseph Lieberman the Democrat
and Philip Giordano the Republican, for whom would you vote?

........ Likely Voters ........
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Lieberman 72% 41% 94% 76% 68% 76%
Giordano 19 48 2 14 27 13

SMNE ELSE(VOL) 1 - - 1 1 -
DK/NA 8 11 3 9 5 10

11. Regardless of how you intend to vote, do you expect Lieberman or
Giordano to win the Senate election?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Lieberman 75% 66% 87% 73% 77% 72%

Giordano 8 13 4 8 10 7

DK/NA 17 21 9 19 13 20

45. How closely have you been following the news about Joseph Lieberman
running for vice president and Senate at the same time? Very closely,
somewhat closely, not too closely, not closely at all?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Very closely 30% 37% 34% 24% 32% 29%

Smwht closely 45 41 46 47 46 44

Not too closely 17 14 14 19 15 18

Not closely at all 8 8 6 9 7 8

DK/NA 1 - 1 1 - 1

46. Do you approve or disapprove of Lieberman running for Vice President
and Senate at the same time?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Approve 45% 28% 56% 48% 43% 48%

Disapprove 46 66 36 43 51 41

DK/NA 9 7 8 9 6 11

47. Does Lieberman's running for Vice President and Senate at the same time
make you more likely to vote for Lieberman for Senate, less likely to vote
for Lieberman for Senate, or doesn't it affect your vote for Senate?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

More likely 8% 5% 11% 9% 7% 9%

Less likely 23 41 11 21 25 21

Dsn't affect vote 66 54 77 66 67 66

DK/NA 2 - 2 4 1 3

48. As you may know, if Lieberman wins his race for Senate and Vice President,
he would have to resign his Senate seat. Some people say that Lieberman should
not stay in the Senate race because he can not promise to serve if elected.
How convincing do you find this argument against Lieberman staying in the Senate
race. Very convincing, somewhat convincing, not very convincing, or not
convincing at all?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Very convincing 29% 40% 20% 30% 31% 28%

Smwht convincing 26 21 34 25 23 29

Nt very convincing 17 16 16 19 18 17

Nt convincing at all 24 22 27 22 25 23

DK/NA 3 1 3 4 2 4

49. Some people say that Lieberman should stay in the Senate race because
it would be good for Connecticut to continue to be represented by Lieberman
in the Senate if he and Al Gore lose their race for the White House.
How convincing do you find this argument in favor of Lieberman staying in
the Senate race. Very convincing, somewhat convincing, not very convincing,
or not convincing at all?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Very convincing 33% 21% 38% 36% 30% 35%

Smwht convincing 27 18 33 28 24 29

Nt very convincing 16 22 12 16 16 15

Nt convincing at all 22 38 15 17 26 18

DK/NA 3 1 2 3 3 2

50. As you may know, if Lieberman resigns from the Senate race before
October 27, Connecticut's Democratic State Central Committee would pick a
replacement. Some people say that the process would be unfair since a party
committee instead of a primary would pick the Democratic candidate.
How convincing do you find this argument in favor of Lieberman staying in
the Senate race. Very convincing, somewhat convincing, not very convincing,
or not convincing at all?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Very convincing 17% 15% 20% 17% 15% 19%

Smwht convincing 30 18 36 32 27 32

Nt very convincing 21 27 20 18 22 20

Nt convincing at all 26 37 19 26 30 23

DK/NA 6 4 5 6 6 5

51. As you may know, if Lieberman wins both races and has to resign his Senate
seat, Governor Rowland would be able to appoint his replacement until a special
election is held in 2002. Some people say that this could lead to a situation
in which Connecticut chooses a Democratic Senator in November, but has a
Republican installed by appointment.
How convincing do you find this argument against Lieberman staying in the Senate
race. Very convincing, somewhat convincing, not very convincing, or not
convincing at all?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Very convincing 26% 27% 30% 23% 25% 26%

Smwht convincing 28 23 31 30 27 29

Nt very convincing 19 20 20 18 17 22

Nt convincing at all 22 29 15 25 28 18

DK/NA 4 2 5 4 3 5

52. If Lieberman wins both races and Governor Rowland appoints a replacement to
fill the senate seat, do you think that a special election for Senator should be
held in 2002 or do you think a special election should be held sooner than that?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Held in 2002 27% 53% 13% 21% 32% 22%

Sooner 69 43 84 74 65 73

DK/NA 4 4 3 5 3 5

53. Is your opinion of State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal favorable,
unfavorable, mixed, or Hvn't you heard enough about him?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Favorable 55% 44% 61% 55% 53% 56%

Unfavorable 7 11 5 6 11 3

Mixed 15 22 12 14 15 15

Hvn't hrd enough 22 22 21 23 20 25

DK/NA 1 1 1 1 1 1

54. If the election for United States Senator from Connecticut this November
were being held today and the candidates were Richard Blumenthal the Democrat
and Philip Giordano the Republican for whom would you would vote?

54. If the election for United States Senator from Connecticut this November
ere being held today and the candidates were Richard Blumenthal the Democrat
and Philip Giordano the Republican for whom would you would vote?